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TSU SHSU University of Houston-Downtown Tarleton Texas A&M Texas State UT Tyler UH UNT Lamar University Texas Tech MSU| Prairie View A & M University | Stephen F Austin State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
PVAMU | SFASU | ||
| Location | Prairie View, TX | Nacogdoches, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,056 | 11,327 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #996 | #894 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pvamu.edu | sfasu.edu | ||
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Costs |
PVAMU | SFASU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,387 | $7,842 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,590 | $18,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,605 | $9,642 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,875 | $13,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,071 | $10,363 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 72% |
Admission |
PVAMU | SFASU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,691 | 9,944 | ||
| Admitted | 4,329 | 8,901 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.1% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/21 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 860/1050 | 970/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
PVAMU | SFASU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PVAMU | SFASU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 28% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,955 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $258 |
Diversity |
PVAMU | SFASU | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 86% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
PVAMU | SFASU | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 1% | ||
Campus |
PVAMU | SFASU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Stephen F Austin State University is larger than than PVAMU based on total student enrollment (11,327 students vs. 9,056 students)
PVAMU vs. SFASU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PVAMU or SFASU?
- Stephen F Austin State University is 6.2% more expensive to attend than PVAMU for in-state tuition ($7,842.00 vs. $7,387.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.8% higher at PVAMU than Stephen F Austin State University ($22,590.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Prairie View A & M University than SFASU ($12,875 vs. $13,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Prairie View A & M University are 0.4% lower than costs at Stephen F Austin State University ($9,605 vs. $9,642)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Prairie View A & M University than Stephen F Austin State University (97% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Prairie View A & M University students is 35.8% larger than aid received Stephen F Austin State University ($14,071 vs. $10,363)
PVAMU vs. SFASU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PVAMU or SFASU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SFASU or PVAMU .
- The average SAT score at Stephen F Austin State University (1001) is 144 points higher than at PVAMU (857)
- Incoming SFASU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at PVAMU (18)
- Accepted freshman PVAMU students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at SFASU (3.26)
- SFASU has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than PVAMU (76.1%)
PVAMU vs. SFASU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PVAMU or SFASU? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between SFASU and PVAMU.
- The graduation rate at SFASU is higher than Prairie View A & M University (44% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Stephen F Austin State University earn on average $5,600 more per year than PVAMU graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $39,000)
- Stephen F Austin State University students graduate with a $3,955 lower median federal student loan debt than PVAMU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $28,955)
- SFASU graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than PVAMU graduates. ($258 vs. $299)
- More SFASU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PVAMU students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/